Litigation Paralegal & Admin Specialist (Hybrid)

Henderson Group Recruiting; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in Baton Rouge in a hybrid role combining administrative duties with substantive paralegal tasks. The position requires attention to detail and teamwork within a high-performing legal team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience and strong skills in e-filing, calendar management, and document handling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Working knowledge of Louisiana state and federal court rules and e-filing (PACER/CM-ECF).
• Strong technical skills: Microsoft Office, document management systems, and e-discovery platforms (Relativity or similar).
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Polished written and verbal communication.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a proactive approach.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and e-file pleadings, motions, and correspondence in state and federal courts
• Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, and docketing
• Assist with discovery, including organizing and managing large document productions
• Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials and exhibits
• Track case documents such as contracts, change orders, and project records
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and experts
• Manage timekeeping, billing support, and expense reporting
• Handle general administrative support for multiple attorneys

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

E-filing

Document management

Communication

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Relativity

PACER/CM-ECF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in Baton Rouge in a hybrid role combining administrative duties with substantive paralegal tasks. The position requires attention to detail and teamwork within a high-performing legal team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation support experience and strong skills in e-filing, calendar management, and document handling.